About The Recipe:

Eraal Masala | Prawn Masala | Simple Prawn Masala - I already posted different varieties of prawn masala. Among them this one is totally different and very easy to make. I used less spices only, if you wish, you can even make this more spicy. Will goes well with chapathi, naan and rasam rice. Now lets see how to make this delicious eraal masala with step by step instructions, images and video.

Eraal Masala | Prawn Masala

Recipe : Eraal Masala | Prawn Masala | Simple Prawn Masala Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Recipe Cuisine: Indian Recipe Category: Prawn Serves: 3 persons

Ingredients :

Eraal | Prawns - 250 gm (cleaned)

Onion - 1 no (diced)

Ginger - 1 "

Garlic - 3 to 4 cloves

Green Chilli - 1 no

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1\2 tsp

Garam Masala - 1\2 tsp

Vinegar - 1 tbsp (or lemon juice - 2 tsp)

Oil - 1 tbsp

Asafoetida - 1\4 tsp

Curry Leaves - 2 stk

Salt - as required

Method :

For the masala, grind the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and vinegar into fine paste without water, keep aside.

Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the prawns and cook for about two minutes or until its moisture reduced. Add the asafoetida and ground masala, mix well and cook for an minute over medium-low flame. Add the curry leaves, required salt and quarter cup of water, mix well. Cook until dry, by stirring in between frequently and serve hot.

Notes: Prawns cook fast. If it's overcooked, it will turns rubbery texture, so keep an eye and check in between.

Step By Step Images:

For the masala, grind the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and vinegar into fine paste without water (if required add some water), keep aside.

To make the prawn masala, heat the oil in a kadhai, add the prawns and cook for about two minutes or until its moisture reduced.

Add the asafoetida and ground masala. saute for an minute over medium-low flame.

Add the curry leaves, required salt and quarter cup of water, mix well. Cook until dry, by stirring in between frequently and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion: Goes well with chapathi, naan and rasam rice. Page: Collection Of Prawn Recipes. Variation: Similarly can also try with chicken, mushrrom or panner. (cooking will vary for each one) If you like this recipe: You will like these prawn masala 1 and prawn masala 2 recipe also. Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and share on Facebook

By Kalais